Writer and actress Nia Vardalos is sponsoring a toy drive at Raleigh Studios on Monday, November 26th. The event will take place from 10am-1pm at the Van Ness gate (south of Melrose Avenue). All WGA, SAG, Teamsters, AFTRA, other unions and supporters are welcome.
"We�ve walked the picketing shifts, seeing old friends, exchanging re-write stories, shivering in the cold, sweating in the heat, and comparing not-sexy T-shirt tans," writes Vardalos in the flyer for the drive. "People took care of our community. They donated food, drinks and our morale was boosted by honking cars. We can�t ever repay these people."
"But we can show our appreciation by helping another community - the underprivileged and sick kids of LA County."
Ms. Vardalos will be providing the food and drink. Those attending are asked to bring a new, un-gift wrapped toy (drop-offs also welcome!).
In addition on Monday, a food drive will be taking place at all picket locations. Food will be going to SOVA, a division of Jewish Family Services. SOVA serves the entire community - all races, religions and backgrounds. Among SOVA's clients are homeless families, homeless singles and the elderly. Those wishing to help are asked to bring a non-perishable food time. SOVA vans will collect the food toward the end of the day.
Please join us for these very worthy causes.
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